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City of Iowa City

Maintenance Worker I - Streets

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $47,507–$61,173/yr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Iowa City, IA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$39,473 / year median in Iowa

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Maintenance Worker I•Streets Streets & Traffic Engineering Division / Public Works Department Job posted until filled Visit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online Permanent full-time position available
Wage:
$47,507.20•$61,172.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience)
Hours:
Monday•Friday, 7:00am•3:30pm Job summary: Under immediate direction, maintains, constructs and repairs City streets, sidewalks, catch basins and storm drains. Removes snow and leaves from roadways.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other:
High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in street construction and maintenance or related. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver's license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other :
High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Entry-level Driver Training (ELDT) for employees who need to obtain a required CDL is provided by the City. Employees are provided paid time to complete ELDT and to take required CDL tests. Information on how to obtain an Iowa CDL including the CDL manual and practice test are available at https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/commercial-drivers/get-cdl/commercial-learner-permits-clp. A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is available at www.icgov.org/jobs under Job Descriptions. The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans . It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.